Mike Watt quotes:

Imitation is being rewarded. They're learning that if you fit right in the mold, you get rewarded. Music is no longer a form of expression - it's a means to a lifestyle.

Punk is not really a style of music. It was more like a state of mind.

The only thing new is you finding out about something. Like nothing's really new, but you reinvent it for yourself and find your inner voice.

There was a thing during those times in the '80s where it was like Sex Pistols then Nirvana and nothing in between.

Life is definitely not a rehearsal, this is it.

I think punk rock, especially for me, was a big middle finger to this whole talent thing.

Baby boomers selling your rumors of their history, forcein' youth away from the truth of what's real today

hurts I have are my fault but I'm sure gonna learn from it and hopefully anyone reading this will too. the lesson: stay aware on a bicycle and look up the road in front of you at all times to make sure you can deal w/what's coming and the condition of the road you're gonna be rolling down!

I have a little name. That's why people can remember it.

I want to be a student for life.

Some things never die, and they often get way better.

The engine room really is a metaphor for my head, and all the things bangin' around, and I think I share that with a lot of people. A lot of memories, and a lot of hopes, and a lot of just dealing with the day-to-day. Sometimes it gets all abstract.

You know there was always a confusion that punk was a style of music.

I wanna try and stay a student for life.